Essex · London and the South East
Tolleshunt Major Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Tolleshunt Major. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Roofs hit by falling trees
How a storm damage roof report works in Tolleshunt Major
A storm damage roof report is priced from £150. It’s a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It isn’t a repair quote and does not include repair costs, so you will need a roofer’s quote for that. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. What you get is an independent record of the damage and what seems to have caused it. Common reasons to book are damaged flat roof membrane and damaged gutters and fascias, across gutters and fascias, flashings and chimney stacks.
Many homes in small places like Tolleshunt Major face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Tolleshunt Major (CM9)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports around Tolleshunt Major
Tolleshunt Major lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. Layer Marney Tower, about 4.3 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tolleshunt Major. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Tolleshunt Major is about 4 miles north-east of Maldon, in Essex. Surveys in Tolleshunt Major work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Across Essex, we cover Tolleshunt Major and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Here we cover the CM9 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Beckingham Street, Bakers Lane and Witham Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Tolleshunt Major, we cover Little Totham (1 mile north-west), Goldhanger (1 mile south), Tolleshunt D'Arcy (2 miles east), Totham Hill (2 miles west) and Oxley Green (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (11 miles north-east), Chelmsford (12 miles west), Braintree (11 miles north-west), Maldon (4 miles south-west), Rayleigh (14 miles south-west) and Witham (5 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Tolleshunt Major
Around Tolleshunt Major, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Swan pub and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Maldon & District Agricultural & Domestic Museum (1.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Chigborough Lakes.
Tolleshunt Major questions
Do you cover smaller places like Tolleshunt Major?
Yes. Tolleshunt Major is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Tolleshunt Major is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Complain to your insurer first. If you’re still unhappy, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we can’t predict the outcome.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Insurers typically exclude wear and tear. We describe what looks like fresh storm damage and what looks older. The claim decision is your insurer’s.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
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What affects the price in Tolleshunt Major
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What to tell us when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The address and postcode of the property
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Older rural homes like those around Tolleshunt Major can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Useful tips for Tolleshunt Major property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
You get the report by email and pass it to your insurer yourself. We don’t deal with the insurer on your behalf.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Tolleshunt Major
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Tolleshunt Major
Once the storm has passed, damage that looked minor can let water in for months. Acting quickly typically means less damage overall. In a small place like Tolleshunt Major, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- A price for the repairs
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs